Dale, Brian and Jonathan get together to share their thoughts after watching back-to-back games against Crystal Palace.
Jonathan Shrager is considered royalty in these parts as a discerning Red who helped launch Stretty News TV back during the Moyesy era, so it was fascinating to catch up with up a good friend I've got to know really well through our love for Manchester United.
Episode 172 overview
Why was there a sudden drop in standards when Erik ten Hag made several changes to the team that knocked Palace out of the Carabao Cup before recalling some big names and losing to the same side four days later?
Do we have the same emotion behind winning the Carabao Cup this season?
Is Marcus Rashford really the problem like some sections of the fanbase suggest or does Ten Hag stand by our most prolific scorer last season?
Three months without Lisandro Martinez?
Rubbish surrounding the takeover as the Glazers continue to bleed United dry.
That and more in your latest Strettycast!
Strettycast 172: Doom, gloom & an old balanced view welcomed back in the room